Metropolitan City of Florence

The Metropolitan City of Florence is an administrative region in Tuscany that encompasses Florence itself and numerous surrounding municipalities across a broad landscape. The territory features rivers running through varied terrain, mixing urban centers with rolling countryside, vineyards, and hills typical of the region.

This administrative region was established in 2015 through the restructuring of the former Province of Florence as part of Italy's administrative reforms. The area rests on centuries of history in which Florence evolved from medieval power into a Renaissance center, with surrounding territories playing roles as allies or dependent lands.

The territory around Florence is widely considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and this heritage shapes how people here view themselves and their surroundings today. In smaller towns and villages across the region, you can see locals maintaining traditional crafts and gathering for celebrations that honor their artistic past.

The region is accessible by car, train, or bus, with Florence serving as the main hub from which smaller towns can be reached. The best time to explore is outside the peak tourist season, when pathways are less crowded and you can discover villages and landscapes at a slower pace.

The small village of Anchiano within this region is known as the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the Renaissance's most influential minds. This connection draws visitors who want to explore the origins of one of history's most important figures in art and science.

Location: Tuscany

Inception: January 1, 2015

Capital city: Florence

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Province of Arezzo, Province of Siena, Province of Pisa, Province of Lucca, Province of Pistoia, Province of Prato, Province of Ravenna, Province of Forlì-Cesena, Metropolitan City of Bologna

Website: http://cittametropolitana.fi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.77140,11.25420

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:37